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MCC’s 2018 legislative agenda shows relationship between issues
Minnesota Catholic Conference is backing legislation that will create new fines and penalties and publicly recognizes the link between pornography and human trafficking as well as supporting the creation of a regulatory framework around the practice of commercial gestational surrogacy in the state.
Catholic Charities hires new social concerns director
Kateri Mancini has been named the new director of social concerns for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud.
Lay leadership, pastoral planning on docket for Diocesan Pastoral Council
At the November Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting, Bishop Kettler had asked council members to talk with their constituents about the need for lay leadership training and formation in the diocese.
Festival of Forgiveness strives to open hearts to healing
For the third consecutive year, the Diocese of St. Cloud will celebrate a “Festival of Forgiveness” at various locations across the diocese giving thousands of people the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation.
A pillow and a prayer: Clear Lake parish ‘fosters’ spirit of service, provides needs for foster families
When Peggy Berger heard about the work of The Compassion Connection in Becker, a resource for those in need in the community with a specialized focus on foster/adoptive families, she thought it would be a great opportunity to engage the youth in her parish in the spirit of service.
Lent: A good time to hit our spiritual ‘reset’ button
The 40 days of Lent are a time for us to refocus on “getting right” with God and others, and to convert our hearts and minds to better reflect the love of Christ.
2018 Rice Bowl: ‘Who is my neighbor?’ Called to be companions on the journey
This year’s Rice Bowl program has taken on a special theme, following the two-year “Share the Journey” campaign kicked off by Pope Francis last September. As part of this ongoing effort of the universal church, Rice Bowl, too, is focusing on ways in which we share the journey of those in need, particularly migrants and refugees.